Tag: Legal

Nevada Congressman Recognizes Truckers Against Trafficking

The watchdog group Truckers Against Trafficking received a special honor this week from a Nevada Congressman.

Oregon Senator Proposes Regulation Cut for Farmers

In a rare occurrence, an Oregon senator has proposed some de-regulatory measures to the 2012 Surface Transport Bill being debated currently on the floor of Congress.

Homeland Security Chief Questioned about Mexican Pilot Program

When will the official guidelines of the Mexican Pilot Program mandated by NAFTA be presented and approved? The dilemma continues.

Minnesota Considers Easing Speeding Fines

Do you think an easing of speeding laws would help, or hurt your on-time delivery ratio?

Transportation Groups Petition Senate Against New Tollroads

The ATA, AAA and many other industry and safety groups are opposed to new tolling charges cleared in the new Surface Transportation Bill. Find out who else is against it.

ATA CEO Bill Graves Files Lawsuit Over HOS Ruling

Citing unqualified predictions about safety and productivity, Bill Graves of the ATA is asking a Circuit Court of Appeals to roll back the revised Hours of Service ruling handed down in Nov. 2011.

The Pre-Trip Report | Feb. 13 – 20

Get a quick review of vital transportation and trucking industry news topics here before you hit the road. Updated all week!

Drug Tester for Transportation Firms Convicted of Fraud

Drug Tester for Transportation Firms Convicted of Fraud

Cargo Theft Spurs New Partnership with Highway Patrol

Cargo theft is on the rise, but some state law enforcement agencies are upping their game to match.

Hours of Service Revision Challenged by GOP Congressman

Some GOP Congressmen are calling for the FMCSA to put their money where their mouth is regarding the new HOS Rules.

DOT Secretary Ray LaHood’s Son Sam Detained in Egypt

Sam LaHood of the International Republican Institute, a pro-democracy group stationed in Egypt and son of Dept. of Transportation Ray LaHood, has been detained and prevented from leaving the country.

The War On Saggy Pajamas Intensifies

One Louisiana lawmaker has had enough of public pajama display. He says he'll create a ban on wearing them outside the home. We are not kidding.

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